Big Brother International: Formats, Critics and PublicsErnest Mathijs, Janet Jones Since its inception, "Big Brother" has been versioned in over thirty countries and reached an estimated audience of over two billion. The first of its kind, this book includes essays from international contributors that integrate the academic disciplines of cinema studies, sociology, cultural and critical studies. Additionally, it considers the reception and impact of the series, and how different regions adopt the format to suit local cultural concerns and achieve commercial success. The book functions not only as a discussion of one single television program but also as a reflection on the medium's history and future, and its impact on popular culture. It is useful for students, scholars, people involved in the planning and production of television formats, and everyone interested in the function of contemporary television in society. |
Contents
Reappraising the Role | 9 |
Watching Big Brother | 25 |
Gendered Readings of Big Brother | 40 |
Notions of The Audience in the Reception | 62 |
Framing Popular Media Culture | 77 |
Frames of Interpretation | 93 |
An Analysis of the Reception of Big Brother | 123 |
Intertextuality Fandom and Big Brother Turkey | 140 |
A Popular Form of Cultural Expression | 168 |
A Production Study of Big Brother | 181 |
Webcasting Audience Intervention | 194 |
Big Brother UK and Interactive | 210 |
Big Brother and the Theatre of Spontaneity | 232 |
Notes on Big Brother | 250 |
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